Explanatory note

This Order appoints 30th May 1996 as the day for the coming into operation of certain provisions of, as modified in its application to Northern Ireland by Schedule 8 to, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 relating to the definition of disability; past disabilities; guidance; definition of lease, sub-lease and sub-tenancy; advice and assistance; statutory authority and national security; restriction of publicity in industrial tribunals; regulations and orders; interpretation; financial provisions; House of Commons and Northern Ireland Assembly disqualification; provisions supplementing the definition of disability and past disabilities.